A Scary State

A Scary State

Have you ever wondered what makes your state famous? What about what makes your state infamous? Join Lauren and Kenzie as they take a look into the dark background and creepy origin stories that take place in each state. We will venture into tales of cryptids, ghosts, haunted locations, urban legends, serial killers and much more. We dig deep into what makes your state scary. 

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A Scary State

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True Crime

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.63 Corpses and Candy in Texas 24.08.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, Kenzie covers the gruesome story of the Johnson Family Mortuary and their unethical practices. Then, Lauren takes us to Candy Land with the Urban Legend of Clara Crane, the Candy Lady. Fair warning, Kenzie screams! So maybe turn down your volume and turn up for Texas! - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to sup...

Ep.62 March Madness in Alabama 17.08.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren and Kenzie cover cases that both seem to have ties to the same area, same time of year, and suspicious activity. First, Lauren talks about the suspicious death of Breana Noojin Nix. The facts of this case don’t seem to add up. Next, Kenzie covers the mysterious disappearance of Billy and Robert Dye and their cousin Dan...

Ep.61 Puerto Rico, A Haunted Tropical Paradise 10.08.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, Lauren and Kenzie continue their way through the territories and talk about the spooky side of Puerto Rico. First, Kenzie tells us the legend of La Gárgola, a bird-like creature that has terrorized the livestock of the locals around the island. Then, Lauren goes over the history and hauntings of the Teatro Tapia and the...

Ep.60 Territorial Spirits in the Territory of Guam 03.08.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Today, we take a trip to the US Territory of Guam. First, Lauren talks about the Taotaomona, both good and evil spirits that inhabit the island. Then, Kenzie shares some ghostly stories that the residents of Guam have encountered. And that's the penis bridge we cross today. - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A...

Ep.59 Curses and Ghosts on the Streets of DC 27.07.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren and Kenzie cover the District of Columbia. They have officially covered all 50 states, so naturally the next stop would be the nation’s capital! First Kenzie takes us on a historical ghost tour of Lafayette Square and covers a few of the haunted buildings that surround it. Then, Lauren tells us about two curses in DC, T...

Ep.58 Louisiana's Local Folklore 20.07.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Today, Lauren and Kenzie head down south to talk about the local legends of Louisiana. First, Lauren takes us down some haunted roads and bridges in the state. Then we hear all about the Rougarou. Then, Kenzie takes us through the long and rich history of Louisiana Voodoo. This one has all the “charm” of local folklore! - - Follow us on...

Ep.57 Wyoming’s Horrid History 13.07.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, Kenzie does her very first opening and is very excited! Then, she covers the sad history of the Heart Mountain Relocation Center and the hauntings that are said to occur here. Next, Lauren brings to light an important issue that isn’t getting enough coverage, then she tells of the disappearance of Olga Schultz Mauger. It...

Ep.56 Old and New Tales in New Hampshire 06.07.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this week’s episode we have some exciting news to share! Lauren’s long time and good friend Kenzie is officially joining the podcast as the new cohost! Then, Lauren covers the old, historic and haunted town of Hampton and the ghostly residents who still reside there. Kenzie covers the horrific attack on Kimberly and Jaimie Cates. Plea...

Ep.55 Arkansas’ Haunted Hikes and Hotels 29.06.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we have Lauren’s Mom joining again to tell us about some short scary stories from Arkansas. Then Lauren takes us to the Ozarks and Devil’s Den to talk about some strange disappearances, and…reappearances? The tales this week aren’t a walk in the park, or are they? And we apologize for the sound quality this week! We weren’t ab...

Ep.54 Illinois’ Incredibly Haunted Hotels 15.06.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Today, Alex joins us to talk about some spooky places in Illinois. She tells the story and history of H. H. Holmes and the Holmes Murder Castle. Then Lauren brings us to the haunted Original Springs Hotel and talks about the history and hauntings of this historic place. These are definitely some places you might want to think twice about...

Ep.53 Killers and Curses in Connecticut 01.06.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, Kenzie returns…again. She covers the Angel of Death Amy Archer-Gilligan, who is responsible for an estimated 50-60 deaths. Then Lauren covers the cursed and haunted Warren’s Occult Museum and all of the items that have resided inside. Hopefully Lauren hasn’t cursed herself by doing this week’s research! - - Our Link Tree...

Ep.52 Spooky Sightings in South Carolina 18.05.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we have Kenzie back on with us to talk about the spooky things in South Carolina! Lauren starts off with the legend of the Boo Hag. Don’t let her ride ya. Then, Kenzie covers all the spooky happenings on Pawley’s Island. Stay tuned as Lauren tries, but fails, to convince Kenzie to stay at a haunted place! - - Our Link Tree: ht...

Ep.51 Indiana’s Injustices 04.05.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren’s best friend (and Maid of Honor) MacKenzie joins to talk about Indiana! First, Kenzie tells us the story of Herbert Baumeister, a man suspected of killing 20+ men in the Greater Indianapolis area. Then, Lauren covers the tragic and suspicious death of Alex VanDalsen, a case that hits a little closer to home. - If you h...

Ep.50 North Carolina’s Scary Schools and Dark Disappearances 20.04.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren’s mom Donna joins in to tell about some scary and dark things in North Carolina. First, Donna covers the Stonewall Jackson Training School and its horribly dark and twisted history. Then, Lauren covers the sad and suspicious disappearance of Jamie Fraley. So get ready, this is a sad one. But Lauren’s grandma brings some...

Ep.49 Montana’s Monster, Mauler and Mysteries 06.04.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Today Joe joins Lauren to talk about the scary things that reside in Montana. First Joe tells us about the Missoula Mauler, from a city that does exist. Then Lauren takes us through the events and mysteries that surround the Mariana and Wartena Encounters. Then Joe tells us about a lake monster who could still be swimming around today. M...

Ep.48 Doppelgangers: Friend or Foe? 23.03.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week is a little different. We start off on a somber note about Nora departing the podcast. We are really sad to see her go and will really miss her but support her all the same. Then Lauren has a guest on the show, her husband Joe! Lauren tells Joe all about the strange phenomena that are Doppelgangers! So close your eyes, don’t lo...

Ep.47 Massachusetts's Menacing Mayhem 09.03.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In one of our longest and maybe wildest episodes yet, we've got two connected stories for you this week. First, Lauren takes us through the haunting history, cryptids, and true crime that plagues the Freetown Fall River State Park. Then, Nora dives deep into one of the park’s terrifying stories! Hope you’re ready to learn about a Sa...

Ep.46 Maryland’s Crabs, Cryptids and Crazy Hauntings 23.02.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Do we have any “Murrrlyn” fans in the house tonight? Because wow do we have some stories for you! First, we take a wild ride through the Jericho Bridge and the scary happenings there. Some of which have even been caught on camera. Then, Lauren tells us about Maryland’s very own cryptid, the Wolf Man of Maryland, also known as the Dwayyo....

Ep.45 Tennessee’s Prisons and Chaos 09.02.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Tonight, Lauren talks about two creepy and clearly haunted penitentiaries: The Tennessee State Prison and The Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. Then Nora takes us to Memphis, Tennessee and dabbles into the Mississippi border a few miles away for the story of a week long car jacking and chaos spree! We have two very different stories to...

Ep.44 California: A Big State with Bigger Scary Places 26.01.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week Nora recounts her beautiful yet traumatic experience hiking a canyon, with Lauren, in San Diego. Then Nora takes us to Turnbull Canyon and walks us down the path of its scary history and modern day tragedies. Next Lauren tells us about the scary and frightening Death Valley. But don’t worry, Lauren gives survival tips at the en...

Ep.43 Going South (Dakota) with Disappearances 12.01.2022

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are back together and better than ever, Covid free and living our best lives! In the beginning of our episode we finally are able to catch up on so much! You’ll have to listen! We have two totally separate disappearances for you that strangely occurred during the same time frame! While Lauren’s case was never solved, thankfully Nora’s...

Ep.42 The Wendigo 29.12.2021

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Lauren is all alone this week, until she and Nora can record together again, so we have a different kind of episode for ya! This week, Lauren talks about the legend of the Wendigo and the scary lore that surrounds it! So sit back, don’t think too much about the name, and enjoy the episode! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking abo...

Ep.41 Santa Claus is Coming to Town 22.12.2021

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Christmas time is here! As well as all of the other holidays that are celebrated around this time! Join us tonight for some Santa filled stories, all of whom made the naughty list. But don’t worry, the real Santa is safe up in the North Pole! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link...

Ep.40 West Virginia’s Horrible Friends and Mysterious Families 15.12.2021

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Tonight, Lauren and Nora take a moment to thank all of the new (and returning) listeners. We couldn’t do this show without y’all! Nora starts off by telling us about another eerily familiar case. The case of Skylar Neese. Then Lauren tells us about the case of the mysterious Sodder Children disappearance. Wild West Virginia, you certainl...

Ep.39 Your Scary State (Listener's Episode) #1 12.12.2021

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we have our first ever Listener Tales Episode!! We are so excited to share the scary experiences you’ve had in your states. This episode has haunted schools, premonitions, ghostly encounters and much more! What more could you need?! - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompete...

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